So I'm wanting to buy a new rifle scope since mine is pushing 30 years old. I've been looking at a Leupold vx-3i 4.5-14x50 and a Zeiss terra 4-12x50. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or recommendations. The only scope I've ever used is a Simmons so I don't know much about these brands. I want to spend 550$ or less. Thanks

Can't believe I'm gonna say this but if those are you're two choices I'd go with the Leupold. I haven't heard good things about the Terra line.

Do you know of something better I might could look at @bill?

Bushnell for the$ is hard to beat in my opinion

That Bushnell 3200 in the classified section is a dang good scope.

Leupold- made in USA
Terra- made in China

I have the Leupold VX3i 3.5-10X40 that I paid $312 for.
I've been pleased with it thus far.

I think id go with leupold. I look at other scopes sometimes but always seem to get back around to sticking with the leupold. Zeiss is a really good scope but I dont know much about that terra.

The Terra has a lot of bad reviews I've always used Leupold but I got a Vortex Viper a few months ago and so far it's been awesome at twilight it beats my Leupold VX3

Vortex would be my choice in that price range. Those Terra's are awful in low light from the one experience I have hunting with them

Sightron S2 Big Sky 4.5-14×44 or 4-16×42

This Vortex is the way I would go..

Good with the leupold over the terra. If it was conquest vs vx-3i I would take it everyday.

Which scope from vortex would you guys recommen? My main issue is that the scope needs to perform well at dawn and dusk

Get a dang used Zeiss conquest 3-9x50 and be done with it. Probably find one for $400 pretty easy.

I prefer leupold over zeiss. I have had and do still have a couple of each. To me, the overall sight picture is just clearer in the leupold. The eye relief seems better on the leupold. I like the Swarovski, but when it's time to just get a good performing affordable scope, I start searching for the leupolds. If I run across a zeiss for a really good deal, not saying I won't scoop it up.

Leupold! I own 2 Zeiss, and 1 Leupold. For the money Leupold all the way. Zeiss Conquest 4.5x14x44 and a Zeiss 3x12x56 Diavari. Leupold 3.5x10x50 VX111.

Don't get the terra or leupold if it was me. Look at meopta. Very good optics.

I've got a couple of 50mm Vortex scopes for sale right now in the Classifieds... but they are a little more than $550. They are both great dawn/dusk scopes.

Vortex Viper, Trijicon Accupoint or Meopta Meopro are all better in low light in my opinion.